BOM Export
A bill of materials (BOM) is a structured list of the components, work steps, costs, and dimensions that make up your project. Unlike a full graph export, which captures the entire project structure, the BOM gives you a focused parts list — exactly what you need for procurement, quoting, or sending to a supplier.
The BOM is a subset of the full graph export. Where the graph export captures every node, connection, and embedded CAD file, the BOM distills that data into a clean, tabular format that is easy to review, share, or import into a spreadsheet.
Export Formats
WSi supports two BOM export formats:
| Format | When to use |
|---|---|
| CSV — comma-separated values | Import into Excel, Google Sheets, or any spreadsheet application. Component types included are configurable. |
| JSON — structured data | Feed into automated systems, scripts, or integration pipelines. |
The BOM JSON is also available through the Local Export and ERP Export workflows. When the BOM format is selected in your interface configuration, those export channels produce a BOM instead of a full graph representation.
BOM CSV settings
Which component types are included in a BOM CSV export is configurable. Open Settings → Client → BOM CSV settings to choose which component types (Joining, Sheet metal parts, Tube parts, Purchase parts) appear in the export, and whether each part's work steps are exported alongside them.
See BOM CSV Settings for the full reference.
BOM vs full graph export
The BOM and the full graph export serve different purposes:
| Aspect | BOM | Full Graph Export |
|---|---|---|
| What it captures | Parts list — components, quantities, costs, dimensions | Everything — full project structure, geometry, embedded CAD files, process graph |
| Best for | Procurement, quoting, supplier communication | Backups, sharing with colleagues, system integration |
| File size | Smaller, focused | Larger, includes embedded CAD data |
| Human-readable | Yes (especially as CSV) | JSON is machine-readable; requires a viewer for the graph |
For sending data directly to your ERP system, see ERP Export. For saving a full project snapshot to file, see Local Export.
Cross-Links
- Local Export — Export to JSON file (full graph or BOM)
- ERP Export — Send data directly to your ERP system
- BOM CSV Settings — choose component types and work steps for the CSV export
For a step-by-step BOM workflow guide, see BOM CSV Settings.